Luka Modrić (Real Madrid)Technical Observers say: Always available to receive the ball, he is incredibly important to how the champions want to play.

Toni Kroos (Real Madrid)Technical Observers say: Composure on the ball and metronomic passing. He and Modrić bring an attacking fluidity to Madrid's game.

James Rodríguez (Bayern München)Technical Observers say: Performed excellently in the knockout stages, particularly in the second leg against Real Madrid.

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Edin Džeko (Roma)Technical Observers say: A brilliant volleyed finish in the group stage against Chelsea was a highlight as he led the line and his team to the semi-finals, scoring eight goals along the way.

Lionel Messi (Barcelona)Technical Observers say: Barcelona's key attacker was the difference-maker in both round of 16 games against Chelsea.

Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid)Technical Observers say: The competition's top scorer for the sixth consecutive year and scorer of the Technical Observers' goal of the season.

Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)Technical Observers say: The Liverpool winger had an incredible season, making the difference in the semi-finals, and his departure in the final changed the outlook of the game.

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